Ben Sedgemore Explained

Ben Sedgemore
Fullname:Benjamin Redwood Sedgemore
Birth Date:5 August 1975
Birth Place:Wolverhampton, England
Height:6ft
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1991–1993
Youthclubs1:Birmingham City
Years1:1993–1996
Years2:1994
Years3:1995–1996
Years4:1996
Years5:1996–1998
Years6:1998–2001
Years7:2001–2004
Years8:2004–2006
Years9:2006–2007
Years10:2006–2007
Years11:2006–2007
Years12:2007–2008
Years13:2007–2009
Years14:2009
Years15:2009–2011
Clubs1:Birmingham City
Clubs2:Northampton Town (loan)
Clubs3:Mansfield Town
Clubs4:Peterborough United
Clubs5:Mansfield Town
Clubs6:Macclesfield Town
Clubs7:Lincoln City
Clubs8:Canvey Island
Clubs9:Cambridge United
Clubs10:Rushden & Diamonds
Clubs11:Havant & Waterlooville
Clubs12:Chelmsford City
Clubs13:King's Lynn
Clubs14:Boston United
Clubs15:Stamford
Caps1:0
Caps2:1
Caps3:9
Caps4:17
Caps5:62
Caps6:100
Caps7:108
Caps8:72
Caps9:4
Caps10:1
Caps11:23
Caps12:?
Caps13:12
Goals1:0
Goals2:0
Goals3:0
Goals4:0
Goals5:6
Goals6:6
Goals7:5
Goals8:4
Goals9:1
Goals10:0
Goals11:0
Goals12:?
Goals13:0

Benjamin Redwood Sedgemore (born 5 August 1975) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

He played professionally for Northampton Town, Mansfield Town, Peterborough United, Mansfield Town, Macclesfield Town, Lincoln City, Cambridge United and Rushden & Diamonds. He played at non-league level for Canvey Island, Havant & Waterlooville, Chelmsford City, King's Lynn, Boston United and Stamford.

Career

He previously played for Northampton Town, Mansfield Town, Peterborough United, Mansfield Town, Macclesfield Town, Lincoln City, Canvey Island and Cambridge United, and signed for Rushden & Diamonds in November 2006.

In January 2006 he joined Conference South side Havant & Waterlooville initially on loan as cover for Ian Baird's injury-hit side,[1] making his debut in the 2–1 away defeat to Basingstoke Town on 13 January 2007. He remained with the Hawks until the end of the season, making 20 starts and three substitute appearances in their Football Conference South campaign.[2] In the summer of 2007 he linked up with his ex-Canvey Island manager Jeff King at Chelmsford City but departed in October. In December 2007, he linked up with King's Lynn and helped them to win promotion.

In January 2009, Sedgemore was released by King's Lynn. His next port of call was a brief three-month stay with Boston United before signing for Stamford. He retired at the end of the 2010–11 season.[3]

Personal life

By the time Sedgemore had retired from professional football, he had secured a BSc in Psychology and Law and a Masters from Loughborough University in Fiancé, Marketing And Management (as well as a host of coaching qualifications).He later moved into event management - becoming CEO of a global event management company for 7 years. After 11 years in events, he moved to MM Flowers as Head of Commercial. His arrival coincided with significant growth for the company, as they assumed the status as the largest supplier of cut flowers in the UK Market within his first four years at the Company.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=39554 Hawks borrow Sedgemore
  2. Web site: Player appearance breakdown for Ben Sedgemore. Havant & Waterlooville Official Web-site. 2008-09-09.
  3. Web site: Clark delighted with summer signings. 4 July 2011. NonLeague.pitchero.com. 4 July 2011.